Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care - $2,356 per week

GHR Healthcare - Travel Division is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Rockford, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/03/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

PACU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Job in Rockford, Illinois

Advance your nursing career as a PACU Registered Nurse (RN) with a rewarding travel assignment in Rockford, Illinois (zip code 61104). Join our leading healthcare team and provide expert post-anesthesia care in a vibrant northern Illinois community known for its parks, arts, and outdoor recreation along the Rock River. Apply now for this top travel nursing opportunity in Illinois!

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Rockford, IL 61104 (Northern Illinois healthcare jobs)
• Assignment Type: Travel Registered Nurse
• Unit: PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit nursing)
• Start Date: November 3, 2025
• End Date: February 1, 2026
• Duration: 13-week nursing contract
• Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week
• Shift: 4x10 hour day shifts (Monday–Friday, 9:30am–8:00pm, 10:00am–8:30pm, 10:30am–9:00pm)
• On-Call: Weekend and holiday on-call rotation required (Friday night, weekend, and Sunday night call coverage)
• Estimated Weekly Salary Range: $1960 - $2100

PACU RN Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (Illinois RN license preferred for local candidates)
• Minimum 1 year of recent PACU/Phase I nursing experience
• Experience in pre-op and Phase II recovery (perioperative nursing experience)
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications (American Heart Association preferred)
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills
• Ability to participate in on-call rotation, including nights and weekends

PACU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality patient care to individuals recovering from anesthesia in the PACU
• Monitor and assess patients’ vital signs and overall post-surgical condition
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered by physicians
• Collaborate with surgical, anesthesia, and perioperative teams to ensure safe patient transitions
• Educate patients and families on post-operative care, recovery, and discharge instructions
• Respond to emergencies and participate in required on-call coverage

Join our healthcare team in Rockford, Illinois, and take the next step in your travel nursing career. Apply today for this PACU RN job!

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With over 30 years of healthcare staffing experience, GHR Healthcare is your trusted partner in finding the perfect contract or permanent role in the healthcare industry. Our specialized teams have placed thousands of healthcare professionals nationwide. You will have a dedicated recruiter, providing access to new opportunities and guidance every step of the way. Whatever your career goals, GHR Healthcare is here to support you and find your perfect fit. Get to know us:www.ghrhealthcare.com

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GHR Healthcare - Travel Division Job ID #420310. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: PACU

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